Posts Tagged ‘Spiritual Growth’
3 Marriage Lies That Sabotage Your Relationship (And The Truth That Sets You Free)
You’ve heard that God loves you. But when life falls apart, prayers go unanswered, or you fail, that truth can feel distant. This article walks through 17 Bible verses that reveal what God really feels, and why you can trust His heart.
Read More17 Bible Verses That Reveal the Heart of God
You’ve heard that God loves you. But when life falls apart, prayers go unanswered, or you fail, that truth can feel distant. This article walks through 17 Bible verses that reveal what God really feels, and why you can trust His heart.
Read More4 Beliefs That Will Catapult Your Growth As A Christian
I’m often asked the seemingly simple question, “How can I grow as a Christian?” This inquiry comes from lifetime students of the Bible as well as new converts. Because we all know how to learn more and do more, but what about being more effective and living out the calling of Jesus to be witnesses to the ends of the earth? How do we get to a place where we’re willing to live our lives that way?
Read MoreHow Do Regular People Like Us Change The World? Start With These 6 Steps
After the resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days investing in His followers: praying, teaching and living alongside them. He was preparing them for their next assignment. It’s our assignment, too. God uses regular people like you and me to change the world. Experience it for yourself when you follow these 6 steps.
Read MoreHow Can I See Myself as God Sees Me?
What do you see when you look in the mirror? I will never forget, as a senior in college, having coffee with a beautiful cheerleader. No, honestly, the unforgettable part wasn’t her beauty and quick mind. It was that beyond the stunning exterior of a young woman who looked like she “had it all together”…
Read MoreHow Is “Doing Good” Part of Our Calling as Christians?
The reputation of Christianity these days has taken a serious hit. Our influence has been undermined and marginalized across all sectors of society. It’s not a problem that we as believers can just delegate to pastors or church leaders. It’s a problem we’ve all got to own. I won’t take space here to expound upon…
Read MoreGoing Through Hard Times? God Wants to Teach You How to Handle Adversity
The headlines point to it. Your neighbors talk about it. Your heart feels it. Just about everyone is going through hard times right now! But let’s face it: Life is hard, even in the easiest of times. Disappointments, illnesses, broken relationships, dashed dreams. What does the Bible say about getting through adversity? Plenty, actually! God…
Read MoreLove as God Loves: How is That Even Possible?
During His last days on earth, Jesus gave His disciples an impossible order to “love as God loves.” “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:12, 13 NASB). How can…
Read MoreHow Can I Have a Personal Relationship with God?
Beginning Your Relationship with God The fact that you clicked on this and that you’re asking this question may be the greatest decision you’ve ever made. You know, I didn’t grow up as a Christian. I didn’t understand what it meant to have a personal authentic relationship with God. But I would like to…
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